Seven Churches, Four Horsemen, One Lord Lessons from the Apocalypse (Boice)

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As you look to the future for Christ’s return, learn how to live now for his glory. 

James Boice was known in his pastoral ministry for offering clear, practical, and biblical instruction. Never before published, this dynamic work on Revelation 1–6 gives his final thoughts on the church and on worship, as well as on facing trials in the light of heavenly realities and Christ’s return. What does Christ expect of his church on earth? How does he desire his people to worship him? What hope does he give for his people when they suffer? 

Includes a foreword and an afterword by editor Philip Graham Ryken.

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Author

James Montgomery Boice (July 7, 1938—June 15, 2000) was pastor of the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for more than three decades. With degrees from Harvard, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the University of Basel, Dr. Boice was well known and well respected as a Bible expositor. He wrote many books and commentaries, including a four-volume commentary on the book of Romans, and his Bible Study Hour radio program can still be heard on air and online.

Endorsements 

“Jim Boice’s final series of sermons at Tenth Presbyterian Church before his untimely death and promotion to glory cover only the first six chapters of the book of Revelation, but they are a marvelous synthesis of exegesis and theology, of doctrine and life. Read this book for your own well-being, to lead yourself into adoration, to hunger and pray for righteousness that springs from the gospel of grace. Then distribute copies to your friends for their well-being, too.”

—D. A. Carson, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Editor, Pillar New Testament Commentary series 

“Dr. James M. Boice’s commentary on Revelation is like a theological GPS that helps the reader to navigate the challenges of understanding the Bible’s most apocalyptic book. Thankfully, he stresses Jesus’s saving work as the central point of Revelation, downplaying charts and predictions in favor of highlighting Jesus as the triumphant Servant, victorious Lamb, and reigning King at the center of all history. Brilliant, biblically rich, and a true blessing.”

—Doug Logan Jr., President, Grimké Seminary; Codirector, Acts 29’s Church in Hard Places 

“These studies on the book of Revelation were the last sermons in the fruitful ministry of James Montgomery Boice. They also represent the height of his expository prowess. Dr. Boice died with a supreme anticipation of the glories he so remarkably describes from Revelation 4 and 5 and with an optimism for the church due to the sovereign reign of her Lord. Anyone who benefited from Boice’s long and faithful ministry will find this a must-have volume. Those who have not yet studied under his skillful hand will find these studies in Revelation a stirring introduction to one of the great pulpit ministries of the twentieth century.”

—Richard D. Phillips, Senior Minister, Second Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina; Chairman, Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology 

“Any Christian who has ever turned to the back of the Bible to ‘see how the story ends’ or has puzzled over the bizarre and sometimes disturbing images in its final pages knows how strange Revelation is—and how deeply our hearts desire to know what it means. Dr. Boice’s clear and compelling expositions of the Bible’s famous last book became one of his last gifts to his beloved congregation. . . . Now, for the first time, these marvelous messages are appearing in print for the blessing of the wider church.”

—Philip Graham Ryken

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Two Cities, Two Loves: Christian Responsibility in a Crumbling Culture (Boice)

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Christians belong to God’s kingdom but live in earthly realms that celebrate radically different loves and priorities. A gifted preacher and respected expositor of God’s Word, James Montgomery Boice highlights the dangers we face—dangers familiar to God’s people throughout the millennia—while offering practical, biblical wisdom and comfort for our sojourn.

Endorsements

“Grounded in solid biblical exposition and informed by Augustine’s classic City of God, James Boice provides a transforming vision. We’ve never needed it more.”

—Michael Horton, Professor of Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

“Two Cities, Two Loves reads like it was written from today’s news media yet is also drawn from Augustine’s ancient wisdom. As evangelical confusion about God, government, and the church continues to divide, Boice speaks as a godly sage, urging pastors and leaders to thoughtful gospel influence in our secular society. I highly recommend it!”

—Steve Dewitt, Senior Pastor, Bethel Church, Indiana

“Followers of Christ need to know how to think and how to live in a world that looks more like Babylon than Jerusalem. This new edition of Two Cities, Two Loves by a hero of mine, James Boice, shows us how this can be done. Your heart, mind, and soul will be enriched and equipped for the battle we are called to fight until King Jesus comes again.”

—Danny Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Never has the need been greater for the message of this book to be heard than it is today. We must act now as salt and light in this decadent society. Read every line of this book, process its teaching, and stand strong in this fallen world.”

—Steven J. Lawson, President, OnePassion Ministries

“As relevant as it was when it was first published (maybe more so?), Two Cities, Two Loves will be profitable for Christians who desire to be ‘blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation.’ Read this book carefully, prayerfully, and with a will to take your part.”

—Mike Bullmore, Senior Pastor, CrossWay Community Church, Bristol, Wisconsin

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The Life of Moses: God's First Deliverer of Israel (Boice)

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Moses is renowned as a great lawgiver, prophet, friend of God, and deliverer of his people. The events of his life, spanning four books of the Bible, resound throughout Scripture. In this epic undertaking, James M. Boice delves into the narrative to uncover its rich meaning and gospel application to our lives today. We can learn a lot from Moses about faithfulness, prayerfulness, meekness, and good leadership—we can even learn from his sins and failure! But Boice shows how we can also look beyond Moses and the Israelites to the awesome power of God and the promise of a much needed, much greater Deliverer.

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Author

James Montgomery Boice (July 7, 1938—June 15, 2000) was pastor of the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for more than three decades. With degrees from Harvard, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the University of Basel, Dr. Boice was well known and well respected as a Bible expositor. He wrote many books and commentaries, including a four-volume commentary on the book of Romans, and his Bible Study Hour radio program can still be heard on air and online.

Endorsements

“Dr. James Montgomery Boice was first and foremost a preacher. He preached with authority because he had a profound sense of the binding and compelling truthfulness of God’s Word. And because Scripture is the very word of God, Boice had a profound sense of drama. We see this clearly in these never-before-published lessons on the life of Moses. Here we find astounding moments and breathtaking scenes. Here we find ourselves standing on holy ground. Here we learn from Moses that we must trust God, obey God, and focus on God to the exclusion of all else. And here Dr. Boice continues to teach us of our ultimate calling: to worship God in the splendor of his glory.” — Stephen J. Nichols,President, Reformation Bible College; Chief Academic Officer, Ligonier Ministries

“What a gift to the church are these words from a faithful preacher of the Word who now knows the full presence of the Lord Jesus he served so well. As Dr. Boice unfolds the words and life of Moses in these chapters, he unswervingly points us to the promised prophet—one like Moses, but the very Son of God, the Word made flesh. I’m grateful to Linda Boice and those who with such excellence and love have compiled and edited this volume.” — Kathleen Nielson,Author, Bible Study: Following the Ways of the Word; Advisor and Editor, The Gospel Coalition

“Dr. Boice had an eye for the many close connections between the Old and New Testaments. With Moses, those connections are especially abundant. The result is an exposition that frequently displays Jesus Christ in his atoning sacrifice and resurrection glory. Everyone who reads this life of Moses will have the rare and genuine pleasure of hearing Dr. Boice’s strong voice again. By the grace of God, the message in its pages will bring fresh blessing to the church of Jesus Christ.” — Philip Graham Ryken,from the foreword